On March 14, many Seattle students honored the lives lost in the recent Parkland, Florida school shooting and demonstrated support for student safety. At Whittier Elementary, the school staff and families came together to plan a school-day observance that showed support for their school community and enabled students to add their voice to the national conversation with an age-appropriate activities.

Thanks to a program through the Pacific Northwest Ballet called Discover Dance students from Daniel Bagley Elementary, Graham Hill Elementary and Licton Springs K-8 got a glimpse into the life of a ballet dancer.